{"product_id":"alter-ego-de-palmer-2018","title":"Chateau Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpontaneity. That sudden desire to indulge without delay, Château Palmer wished to gratify. Thus, while remaining true to its philosophy, another expression of its terroir came to be. Since the 1998 vintage, a new approach to selection and blending has yielded this supple and rounded wine, distinguished by its freshness of fruit, crisp intensity and richness…from the moment out of barrel, it's all that’s natural, bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character. Full body. The flavors turn to wet earth and mushrooms with some leather. A blend of 53% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. Lovely finish. Try after 2021.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePoints - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLively, featuring lots of lavender and savory hints mixed with black cherry and plum flavors. Shows a light bramble note. Open-knit, with juicy energy on the finish. \u003cbr\u003eBarrel Sample: 89-92\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePoints - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive black-currant aromas of this wine are followed on the palate by fresh fruits, lit by acidity and bright black-currant and berry flavors. The tannins are soft and open, meaning this wine will develop relatively quickly. Drink from 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePoints - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed of 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Alter Ego de Palmer is deep garnet-purple in color and springs from the glass with vivacious black raspberries, black cherries and crushed blackcurrants notes plus hints of Sichuan pepper, menthol, pencil lead and cardamom. Medium-bodied, the palate is charged with energy, featuring expressive, bright black fruits and firm, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and lively.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connect Logistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43841479868646,"sku":"832973","price":192.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3759\/5545\/files\/qgj9761qrkrnb8iy9c9o_e9fc190b-b92d-48b7-b4ba-0fc11114bb61.jpg?v=1696904168","url":"https:\/\/www.bswliquor.com\/products\/alter-ego-de-palmer-2018","provider":"BSW Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}